Last No More
DeafDisabled Access Consulting
For so long we, Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Disabled, and Blind folks have been the LAST to know, get information, the last to be able to access to things in life.
A dear friend and I were discussing this and we wanted to do something about it.
Hence: Last No More. I decided to make this more of a consulting/working with you business to make sure that Disabled people are not the last thing in your mind.
This is a consulting interdependency business where we will work WITH you on two important things:
Ensuring Accessibility
Ensuring Safe Space
Then the rest will fall in line.
Meredith will make sure they find the right people to provide you with the right information you need.
About Meredith
Meredith Burke, is a proud DeafDisabled person, born and raised in central Ohio. She is a graduate of Gallaudet University, receiving both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Deaf Studies and Deaf Cultural Studies. Meredith is a known advocate and activist, fighting for inclusion and accessibility for all.
Meredith has presented her knowledge, experience and work with a range of audiences throughout the country; sharing her research, passion, and advocacy. They worked as Cultural and Accessibility Consultant for Hallenross and Associates. She is also an adjunct professor for both Gallaudet University and Columbus State Community College. At Gallaudet, Meredith teaches Disability Studies for the Department of Deaf Studies, and teaches a variety of courses for the Interpreting Education Program at Columbus State. Currently, they are teaching full-time at Georgetown University for the Department of Disability Studies; teaching Introduction to Disability Studies and Introduction to Deaf Community.
With her accessibility and inclusion goals ever on her mind, Meredith has worked as a board member for the National Deaf Center and the Center for Disability Empowerment. She continues in her role as a member of the Coalition for Deaf Access and Equity. She has been recognized by the Office of Denver Sign Language Service as The Deaf Heritage Month: Famous DeafDisabled Person, and most recently honored as one of the most recognized women by the Deaf Women United organization for the month of March.
In her spare time, Meredith enjoys nature, hiking, and camping. She loves traveling and takes trips whenever she can. She loves sports and is an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Columbus Crew SC. One of her most favorite pastimes is playing with her service dog, Dexter.
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Services:
Consulting/Trainings/Workshops
Motivational Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Classroom Presentations
One-on-One discussions
Group discussions
We do not leave anyone behind
Last No More’s stand on the word Disabled is ALL different types of Disabilities: apparent, non-apparent, physical, mental, intellectual, sensory, and we will NOT reject anyone.
We use Identity First language
We believe that people should decide their identity instead of using people first. People first language separates the person from their identity, while identity first language emphasizes on the identity and that is something to be illustrious about.
We also will respect if you use People-First language.
Here is more information on this:
Identity First or People First